Oatmeal Batter Bread Recipes

OATMEAL-RAISIN BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; butter a deep 1 ½ quart casserole and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the oats and milk, stir, and let stand until oats are softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add in eggs, butter, brown sugar, and raisins; stir until well blended.
• Sift 2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, salt, and cinnamon directly into the oat mixture; stir until well blended and smooth, adding more flour as necessary for a firm consistency.
• Scrape batter into the prepared casserole; bake until a straw inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
• Let the bread cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely; to serve cut into slices.

OATMEAL ONION BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup oats, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of water; let stand 5 minutes.
• Add oat mixture, flour, 1/2 cup oats, onion, oil, and salt.
• Stir until well blended. Mixture will be stiff.
• Cover and let rise until double in size (about 45 minutes).
• Stir down batter and spoon into loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of oats.
• Cover and let rise until double (about 30 minutes).
• Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.

NO-KNEAD HONEY OATMEAL BREAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Stir in the oats, butter, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Heat remaining water to 110°-115°. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the egg, oat mixture and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide evenly between 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Smooth tops of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 35-40 minutes. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow slash down the center of each loaf. , Bake at 375° until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, brush with melted butter.

OATMEAL WHOLE WHEAT QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Grind oatmeal in a food processor or blender. In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve honey in vegetable oil then stir in the milk. Combine both mixtures and stir until a soft dough is formed. Form the dough into a ball and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

OATMEAL BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• COMBINE whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of the white flour, yeast, sugar and salt in large bowl. Mix well.
• ADD water, butter, oats and egg to flour mixture.
• Beat at low speed of electric mixer just until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Using a wooden spoon, gradually stir in remaining 1 - 1 1/4 cups (250 - 300 mL) white flour adding enough to make a soft smooth dough.
• PLACE in lightly greased bowl. Turn dough to grease top. Cover with greased waxed paper and tea towel.
• Let rise in a warm place (75°- 85°F/24°- 29°C) until doubled (35 - 40 minutes).
• TURN dough into greased 1 1/2 qt (1.5 L) round casserole or soufflé dish.
• LET RISE uncovered in warm place until doubled in size (30 - 35 minutes).
• BAKE at 375°F (190°C) on centre oven rack for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden. Remove from dish immediately. Cool on wire rack.